BOOKS3. ‘DRESS YOUR FAMILY IN CORDUROY AND DENIM’ audiobook What’s the best way to take in David Sedaris’ absurdly funny collection of essays? Listening to his assuredly deadpan delivery while reading them.

DVD4. THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE Before seeing this summer’s remake, watch the special edition DVD of the 1962 original, perhaps the most astringent political thriller ever.

DVD5. SCTV: VOLUME 1 The first nine NBC-aired episodes of the groundbreaking sketch-comedy series are finally on DVD.

BOOKS6. THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, by Arturo Perez-Reverte The unlikely protagonist of Perez-Reverte’s compelling sixth novel is a smart and daring drug trafficker who happens to be a woman.

DVD7. THE STATION AGENT The SAG-nominated cast demonstrates the chemistry that made this drama so sweet in the DVD’s lovefest of a commentary track.